China (知名町, China-chō; IPA: [tɕina]; English: chee-NAH; Kunigami: ジンニャ Jinnya) is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,750 and a population density of 108 persons per km2 (280 people/sq mi). The total area is 53.29 km2 (20.6 sq mi).
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Geography
China is located on the southern end of Okinoerabujima. The town's one-kilometre-long (0.62 mi) Yuhmu Beach (屋子母海岸) is about five minutes from the harbor by bus. NHK describes it as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Other natural seaside attractions include Ushishi Beach (ウシシ海岸) and Tannya Cape (田皆岬).
